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WILL OF WILLIAM RUSSELL
Posey County Will Book A & D

I, William Russell, being of sound mind and memory but seriously impressed with the uncertainty of my earthly cares doth make and ordain this as my last Will and Testament. I did in the life time of Israel Chamberlain advance to him eighty-dollars- I did also advance in the life of Thomas Russell- sixty-dollars. Now it is my wish and bequest that of all my property which I may leave at my death including both Real and Personal Property shall be equally divided among my legal heirs, taking unto consideration the above advances or in other words that my heirs (excepting the two above names) shall receive the equivalent that I have advanced to them--then of the residue or remaining portion should there be any to be equally divided among all of them.

In Testimony of which I here unto subscribed my name this ---- day of -----,1848

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WILLIAM X RUSSELL
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Signed in presence of: State of Indiana, Posey County
Probate and the Last Will and Testament of William Russell
Presented on the 3rd day of June A.D. 1850
 
Probate Order Book 2, 1857-1860, page 180

Court of Common Pleas of Posey County March Term 1856
In the matter of Samuel Russell Adms.
Now at this time comes Samuel Russell Administrator of the Estate of William Russell dec'd, Whereupon the Court--after hearing of the evidence finds that the following persons are the Heirs-at-law of said Deceased to wit:

Esther Chamberlin--John Nott--Lucretia Ridenour--Samuel Russell--Heirs of William Russell dec'd--William Breeze--John Breeze--Elitia Ann Breeze--John Russell--Thomas Russell--Martha Thompson--Rachael Thompson--Simeon Thompson--Clarifa Breeze--William Russell--Nancy Russell--Esther Dunn

It is - is therefore ordered that said Administrator pay to the said heirs the sum of $358.72. As follows to wit:...(individual sums awarded to all heirs)
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William Russell to Esther Chamberlin
Book "O"
29th March 1848
Know all man by these presents, that I William Russell of Posey County, State of Indiana, for and in consideration of the premises hereinafter mentioned, do give, grant, lease and to farm, let unto Esther Chamberlain, her heirs, executors, and administrators, the farm on which I now reside in Black Township, Posey County, Indiana consisting of eighty acres of land, to have and to hold the same unto the said Esther Chamberlain, her heirs, executors and administrators for and during the full term of seven years from this date; provided that her said William Russell and to have during my life the full and exclusive disposition and management of my farm, reserving to the said Esther the control and management alone of my household affairs and dwelling house in which I am to reside during said term. The said Esther is to remain single and unmarried during my life and if she intermarries with any person during my Said life, this lease is to be void and at my death she is to have and to hold said lease for the balance of said term of seven years from and undisturbed from any condition whatever. In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th March 1848.
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Posey County I Turner Nelson, Recorder of Posey County do hereby certify that William Russell came before me this day and acknowledged the within Indenture to be his act and deed.
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NOTES ON WILLIAM & AGATHA MONROE
From Charles Thorp:
William and Agatha are buried in a concrete vault above ground in section one of the cemetery. It is believed these are the oldest graves here. Inscriptions are no longer visible but library records of the inscriptions state that William died at age 69 and Agatha at age 70. Will names children as eldest son, third daughter, etc.: Thomas, Daniel, Eleanor Douglas, Susan Burris, Frances Reynolds, Elizabeth Kuaur, Nancy Thorp, Samuel, and Peter. This is not the order of birth.
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WILL OF WALTER OWEN
From Joan Tharp:
Walter's will was probated in Lunenburg Co., VA, 11 July 1765 (WB 2, pp 260-61). WB 2, pp 260-61, Lunenburg Co., VA.
   IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I Walter Owen of Lunenburgh County being Sick and Weak in Body but in Perfect Sens & Memory do make and Ordain this my Last Will and Testament and desire it may be Recorded as such In manner & form following Viz - Item my Will & desire is that my loving Wife Joyce Owen shall have the use & Occupation of my whole Estate both real & personal during her natural life or widowhood and at her Death or Marriage it is my Will and desire that my Son Barnet Owen shall have all my Estate before Lent to my Loving Wife to him and his heirs forever and if my Son Barnet Owen should die without Lawful Issue my Desire is that my Estate shall be equally Divided between my three Sons William Owen David Owen & Joseph Owen. Item - I do Nominate Ordain and appoint my Son Barnett Owen whole and Sole Executor of this my Last Will & Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seale this twenty seventh day of January Anno Dom one thousand seven hundred and Sixty five. Walter (his mark "O") Owen /SS/
Signed Sealed Published Proclamd & Declared by the said Walter Owen his last Will and In the Presents of us Lyddal Bacon Young,Stokes at a Court held for Lunenbg County the 11th day of July 1765 This Last Will & Testament of Walter Owen, Deceased was offered to proof by the Executor herein named & was proved by the Oaths of the Witnesses thereto Subscribed & Admitted to Record. Test Wm. Taylor CLC
William Owen & Elizabeth Meacham, Dec. 30, 1748-John Meacham Middlesex Co VA county clerks office page 320. [possible)

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NOTES ON ELIZABETH OWEN
From Joan Tharp:
Birth & death dates for most of this family was taken from a Todd family bible, which was in the possession of Mrs. Dora (Todd) Simpson, who resided 152 Hudson St., Franklin, OH., in 1982. Mrs. Simpson was 87 years of age, at that time. (per James T. Todd, 10630 Wenzel Ave., Kansas City, MO.
James T. Todd, also claims that William was the son of Peter & Hannah [Cornelison] Todd.)

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